Can Telemedicine Truly Replace Your Eye Doctor?
“I love your new glasses! And I am so happy that you finally got your vision checked.” Your friend laughs and agrees that it took a while to admit that reading a book with outstretched arms was not the smartest (or most comfortable) thing to...
Smart Vision Labs’ List of 5 Best Smart Glasses
List of 5 Best Smart Glasses The term smart glasses is an understatement. On a very basic level, they function as glasses. Yes, the kind that will help your astigmatism. No vision problems, you say? No worries. The lenses can be non-corrective or you...
“Eye” Love Movies!
“Eye” Love Movies! Do you ever feel that there are eyes all around you? Are they watching you or are you watching them? If an eye blinks in the forest and no one is around, is that called an invisible blink? Does someone have to see your eyes...
The Optician’s Guide to AR and VR
Both augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies offer promising ways to raise the bar of quality customer experience. Each of these has unique potential applications and limitations and it is up to creative companies to decide which kind...
Eye Proverbs
The Wisdom of the Eyes Of course you’ve heard of wisdom teeth, but do you know about the wisdom in your eyes? Apparently philosophers in various cultures did because there are a lot of proverbs written about the eyes. Let’s take a look and see...
Upstarts and Startups in Eyewear Fashion
Upstarts and Startups in Eyewear Fashion The eyewear industry is getting a whole new look. It also features a new vocabulary with words and phrases like disruptors, trendsetters, revolutionary, and cult online brands. Established industry leaders are now...
You Really Should Have Your Eyes Examined!
Did you ever see a unicorn? Or maybe pink elephants? How about a fireworks display in the middle of your living room? If you said, “Yes” to any of these, you are not alone. People have reported seeing these things, but…well…they may not...
How to Attract Millennials to Your Optical Store
Millennials and Optical Retail Source: http://whymillennialsmatter.com/ Millennials are more than a buzzword heard on the news. They’re the largest generation since their parents’ and the very first to grow up with digital devices. This combination...
Post-Disruption Jobs in the Optical Industry
Post-Disruption Jobs in the Optical Industry The effects of optical industry disruptors aren’t only seen in new startups and creative business models. They change not only how businesses operate but also how the employees work. The vision...
Shopping, Dining and Vision Exams at TurnStyle
Where can a busy NYer get chic new glasses, an updated prescription, and an artisanal meal in under an hour? Try looking down. Pop Quiz: You want to get a new pair of stylish, sophisticated and environmentally responsible glasses to show off your new...
Vision Industry Disruptors! International Edition
International Vision Care Disruptors Buying glasses should not make you roll your eyes. It also shouldn’t make your eyes widen in disbelief at the price. Enter the eyecare industry disruptors. These are people who have caught a vision of a...
What are Sports Vision Skills?
What are Sports Vision Skills? If you think that playing sports only involves running, throwing, tackling, and jumping, then you are missing other key skills every athlete must develop. Sports vision skills are an integral part of every game. The eyes...